Betting online on greyhounds Vic racing has become as popular as online horse betting. A number of sites have come up which offer lucrative odds and bets which appeal to people of all economic groups on greyhound races. People err in the fact that they think greyhound racing and horse racing is similar. True, they do have some similar traits. But the betting strategy in the two sports is totally different.
Different factors which affect the race
The factors which decide the outcome and turn of events on a greyhounds Vic race are completely different from that of a horse race. The form of the dog cannot always be relied upon. Greyhound races are conducted in different tiers and as each dog builds a winning reputation, it is promoted to the next level. The competition in the next level will be tougher as its compatriots will be more experienced and better trained. So chance of winning reduces.
There are other factors such as imperfection in training, recent injuries and form of the compatriots which should be considered in the overall equation. Weather will have absolutely no bearing on the outcome. All these make greyhound racing more unpredictable than horse racing.
Some betting tips
All dogs should run a qualifying lap to participate in the main draw of greyhounds Vic race. This should give you the ideal platform to judge a dog as it is conducted on the day of the race. Carefully study both the final times and split times. This will give you a fair idea as to how the dog which you are willing to back will perform. The weight of the dog should also be considered.
Dogs which weigh less have a lot of trouble to achieve grip on wet tracks. So look at the track condition. It is advisable that you place your wager on the dog that starts from the innermost trap during wet track conditions. The age and the pedigree of the dog matters a lot. Generally, male dogs are at their top form at two years of age and female dogs achieve the same at three. Also look into their lineage as champion dogs will more often than not parent champion off-springs. A good result in previous competitions also adds bonus points in the favour of dogs.
If a hound has a history of winning championships, then it will definitely stand to win in this race too and you should not fail to notice that. The final decision in that situation will depend on the qualifying timings.
Keep an eye on the trends
You should always keep an eye on the odds bookies offer, favourites and other such parameters. Most punters who wager in greyhounds Vic racing would have done their homework and it is not a bad choice to follow the crowd when it contains some knowledgeable punters. This strategy might not always work though and it is better that you have done your own research also before you lay the bet. You might get lucky once or twice but most of the times, your winnings will be based on your painstaking research.